55116 ZIP Code — Saint Paul, MN

Ramsey County, Minnesota

ZIP code 55116 is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, within Ramsey County. It covers approximately 5.53 square miles and serves a population of 26,595 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 651.

About ZIP code 55116

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $378,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

The gap between median ($75,683) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 55116 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,595

population

5.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

55116 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 55116

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 55116. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Paul	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

55105 Saint Paul (1.5 mi) 55111 Saint Paul (2.3 mi) 55120 Saint Paul (2.7 mi) 55118 Saint Paul (2.7 mi) 55102 Saint Paul (2.8 mi) 55104 Saint Paul (2.9 mi) 55417 Minneapolis (3 mi) 55450 Minneapolis (3.3 mi) 55406 Minneapolis (3.3 mi) 55114 Saint Paul (4 mi) 55107 Saint Paul (4.3 mi) 55407 Minneapolis (4.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,595
Population density	4,809 / sq mi
State FIPS	27
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	5.53 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	44.9108
Longitude	-93.1703
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	651

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	36.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	24.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	9.1%	7.9%	8.5%

Demographics & statistics

26,595

Population

4,809

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$75,683

Median household income

$54,979

Per capita income

$378,200

Median home value

$1,159

Median monthly rent

50.2%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

6,755

Housing units

58.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

717

Under 5

786

580

5–9

637

781

10–14

858

855

15–19

939

726

20–24

796

1,741

25–34

1,911

1,725

35–44

1,894

1,684

45–54

1,848

786

55–59

862

635

60–64

697

1,259

65–74

1,381

634

75–84

696

556

85+

611

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,354	20.1%
18 and over	21,241	79.9%
65 and over	5,137	19.3%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.8%

Black or African American 13.5%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Asian 2.8%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	19,746	71.8%
Black or African American	3,723	13.5%
Two or more races	1,783	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	922	3.4%
Asian	775	2.8%
Other race	509	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	36.7%	33.6%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	24.8%	26.5%
Over $200k	9.1%	7.9%	8.5%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 14.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	14.8%
Median income	$75,683

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 47.2%

$500k–$1M 20.6%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$378,200
Median rent / month	$1,159
Owner occupied	50.2%
Renter occupied	49.8%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	47.2%
Large apartment buildings	31.6%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	22.4%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	27.4%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	27.4%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.6%
1 vehicle	40.5%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	10.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.8%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,225	34.6%
Cohabiting couple	688	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,627	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	4,669	38.2%
Households with children under 18	2,878	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,836	31.4%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.0%	35.2%
Married	48.0%	38.9%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	10.6%
Divorced	5.9%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 15.4%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 33.4%

Graduate / professional 25.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	58.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	409	6.3%
Kindergarten	357	5.5%
Elementary school	2,189	33.9%
High school	1,231	19.1%
College / grad school	2,268	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Professional & management 15.0%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 3.5%

Construction 2.9%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.3%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	6.6%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 15.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	27.7%
High cholesterol	27.3%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	21.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.1%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,208	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,092	94.3%
Spanish	1,997	8.0%
Other Indo-European	245	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	242	1.0%
Other languages	54	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,525	84.7%
Born in same state	22,192	83.4%
Born in different state	14,897	56.0%
Foreign born	333	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	4,070	15.3%
Not a US citizen	1,876	46.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,550	17.1%
Polish	2,945	11.1%
French	2,215	8.3%
English	496	1.9%
Arab	476	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	327	1.2%
Dutch	160	0.6%
Norwegian	120	0.5%
Irish	49	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	92.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 55116

What city is ZIP code 55116 in?

ZIP code 55116 is primarily assigned to Saint Paul, Minnesota.

What county is ZIP code 55116 in?

ZIP code 55116 falls within Ramsey County, Minnesota.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 55116?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 55116?

The median home value in ZIP code 55116 is $378,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 55116?

ZIP code 55116 has an estimated population of 26,595 residents, with a density of 4,809 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 55116?

The median household income in ZIP code 55116 is $75,683, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 55116 in?

ZIP code 55116 observes the CST timezone.